Horst Alber vs Uwe Kersten
FM Horst Alber (2231) · IM Uwe Kersten (2188)
Horst Alber and Uwe Kersten have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1993 and the most recent in May 2018. Alber leads 4 wins to 2, with 8 draws (43% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 32 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Alber | Draws | Kersten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alber with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Kersten with White | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Alber | Draws | Kersten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Alber | Draws | Kersten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E89 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Uwe Kersten | Horst Alber | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-Hessen |
| Jan 2015 | Horst Alber | Uwe Kersten | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Oberliga Ost-B 1415 |
| Jan 2011 | Uwe Kersten | Horst Alber | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Hessenliga 1011 |
| Apr 2006 | Uwe Kersten | Horst Alber | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-Hessen |
| Apr 2005 | Uwe Kersten | Horst Alber | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | ch-Hessen MT |
| Apr 2004 | Horst Alber | Uwe Kersten | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-Hessen M |
| Jan 2003 | Uwe Kersten | Horst Alber | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | ch-Hessen |
| Mar 2002 | Uwe Kersten | Horst Alber | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-Hessen |
| Apr 2000 | Uwe Kersten | Horst Alber | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-Hessen |
| Mar 1999 | Horst Alber | Uwe Kersten | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-Hessen |
| Jan 1998 | Uwe Kersten | Horst Alber | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-Hessen |
| Jan 1996 | Horst Alber | Uwe Kersten | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-Hessen |
| Jan 1994 | Horst Alber | Uwe Kersten | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | ch-Hessen |
| Jan 1993 | Horst Alber | Uwe Kersten | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-Hessen MT |
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What is the head-to-head score between Horst Alber and Uwe Kersten?
In 14 recorded games, Horst Alber has 4 wins, Uwe Kersten has 2 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Horst Alber and Uwe Kersten played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 1993 to May 2018.
What openings do Horst Alber and Uwe Kersten play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (4 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.